Rural Community Family Practice Physician - Base + Productivy = $$

Family Practice Physician

Full-Time | Rural Community Hospital | Nebraska

A well-established, fully staffed rural health system in Nebraska is seeking a Family Practice Physician to join a collegial team of four FP physicians due to a relocation. This is an excellent opportunity for a physician who thrives in a position that offers a work/home life balance and enjoys practicing broad-spectrum family medicine in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Position Highlights

• Schedule: Four (4) 10-hour shifts, Monday–Friday. Work day starts between 0700-0730 with hospital rounding.

• Daily Structure:

  • Morning hospital rounding (average census 2–4 patients)

  • Clinic patients throughout the day

  • Return to hospital at end of day for applicable follow-up rounding

• Clinic Volume:

  • Average 18 patients/day

  • Busy days 20–22 patients

  • Broad rural scope: pediatrics, geriatrics, acute care, wounds, chronic disease management

Hospital & Emergency Department

• Average hospital census: 2–4 inpatients daily

• ED averages 6–7 visits per day (primarily low to moderate acuity)

• APPs cover ED as primary providers

• Family Medicine physicians serve as backup call only

• Rarely called in; typically phone consultation or support if needed

• 30-minute response time per bylaws

• Ambulance service city-owned; helipad on-site

• Preferred transfer facility approximately 65 miles away

• No OB deliveries (prenatal patients seen in clinic; deliveries referred)

Call Schedule

• Approximately 7 call shifts per month (currently being reduced)

• 1 weekday backup call during Tuesday–Friday shift

• 1 weekend backup call per month (Friday 5pm – Monday 7am)

• APPs take primary call; FP physicians provide backup support

Requirements

• MD/DO

• ATLS & ACLS required

• PALS preferred (not required)

• Board Certified/Board Eligible preferred

• Credentialing: 60–90 days (expedited if needed)

EMR

• Hospital: Paragon

• Clinic: eClinicalWorks

Compensation & Benefits

Tier 1 Starting Compensation:

• $250,000-$285,000 base + productivity

• High-producing physicians have earning potential up to $500,000

Additional compensation tiers available upon discussion.

Benefits Include:

• Full family health insurance covered

• 5.5% retirement match

• $4,500 CME annually + 4 CME days

• 28 days paid time off

• $50,000 transition bonus (3-year commitment)

• Relocation assistance

• Student loan support options available (customized discussion)

Ideal Candidate

• Comfortable with rural full-spectrum Family Medicine

• Motivated and productivity-driven

• Experienced physician who can step in seamlessly, or

• New graduate eager to build a strong practice and maximize earning potential

About the Community

Located in a welcoming Midwestern community known for its strong schools, low cost of living, and outdoor recreation opportunities, this area offers:

• Safe, family-friendly neighborhoods

• Abundant hunting, fishing, and outdoor activities

• Local shops, restaurants, and year-round community events

• Easy access to regional referral centers

• Short commutes — no traffic

This is an ideal setting for physicians seeking professional autonomy, financial upside, and an exceptional quality of life.